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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 492 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 492 and 220.44 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 492 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/492 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 492 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 108,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,456.48/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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